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When States Must Protect Themselves Security personnel during operations in Nigeria.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 29, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – From villages abandoned to bandits to highways stalked by kidnappers, Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has...

Police Arrest Fake NDLEA Operatives in Abia Police in Ondo State rescue a 4-year-old girl and dismantle a child trafficking ring worth ₦3.7m.

Oluwafunbi Bello June 24, 2026

UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Police Command has arrested two men accused of impersonating officials of...

Gunmen Kill Ex-OGTV Broadcaster in Abeokuta Police officers investigate the residence of slain former OGTV broadcaster in Abeokuta.

Korede Abdullah June 22, 2026

ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Suspected gunmen have killed a former Ogun State Television employee, Mrs Kitan Oyesiku, popularly...

IG Orders Crime Offensive in Kano IGP Disu addresses security risks linked to Iran conflict

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 17, 2026

KANO, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police has ordered a tougher crackdown on crime in Kano State,...

Security Forces Launch Hunt for Abducted Zamfara Students Security operatives searching for students abducted by bandits in Zamfara State.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 3, 2026

ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Security operatives have launched a coordinated rescue mission after suspected bandits abducted several students...

Edo Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Body of Abducted Woman Edo Police operatives during a rescue operation that led to the recovery of a kidnap victim's body.

Otamere Gladness June 3, 2026

BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered the decomposing...

Oyo Police Race to Rescue Adelabu’s Sister, Children After Abduction Katsina Police Recover AK-47 Rifles After Foiled Ambush

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 3, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – Security operatives have launched a massive rescue operation following the abduction of the younger...

Gunmen Abduct Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan Raid Security concerns rise following the abduction of Adebayo Adelabu's sister and her twin sons in Ibadan.

Korede Abdullah June 3, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – Armed gunmen have abducted Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of former...

False Bandit Rumours Trigger Mob Killing, 15 Arrested Lagos police officials addressing false bandit invasion reports and arrests linked to mob violence.

Korede Abdullah June 2, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed viral reports of a bandit invasion in...

Nigeria Extradites Chinese Fugitive Over $245m Investment Fraud Police operatives involved in international fraud investigation and extradition process